Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-02-17

"A Valentine party was given by the
young men of Jonesboro at the residence
of Col. W. P. Brownlow on the 14th inst.
The young folks never enjoyed them
selves better and were never more kindly
treated. The number present being twen-
ty-two. After the company had enjoyed
themselves for two hours or more, Miss
Nellie Brownlow being appointed post.
mistress. began the distribution of the
valentines, after which, the confectione-
ry and last the distribution of some fine
pickles by Mrs. Brownlow, which were
enjoyed by all. After this the party en-
joyed some very fine music given by Mrs.
Brownlow and daughter, Miss Nellie.)
Also a song and speech by Jimmy Sims.
We wish to return our many thanks to
Mrs. Brownlow for the kindness which
We all received while at her house.
THE YOUNG Folks.
The following notice, which appeared
in the Apache county Critic. published at
Holbrook. Arizona Territory, will be of
interest to many Of our readers:
In Holbrook, on Thursday, Jan. 2S, at
4 o'clock p. M, by Justice d. G. Harvey,
Mr.. Frank Wattron, of Holbrook. Arizo-
ma, to Miss M. Estellc Herstein, Of Nash
vile, Tennessee.
The Critic extends It's congratulations
to Mr.. and Mrs. Wattron, and hopes their
welded lives may flow peacefully through
all time; that prosperity may be theirs
while they live and happiness their crown
ing glory.
Mr.. Wattron is a member of the enter
prising drug firm Of T. P. Robinson g.
Co., Of the above named place. Miss
Herstein was for some time q teacher in
the graded school and was one Of Jones'
boro's most popular faYorites. With
the Critic and a host of friends here. the
HERALD AND TRIBUNE joins in congratu-
lating the newly welded pair.
Rev. E. Allison of Jonesboro, Tenn,
was last Saturday called to the pastorage
Of the Baptist church of this place, every
member present voting o rhim. In fact
he Is the first choice of every member Of
the church which should be a source Of
qualification to the reverend gentleman.
He will be remembered by our citizens
as the gentleman who so successfully
conducted the last great revival at that
church last season. He Is q man of more
than ordinary ability, deep piety and
wholly consecrated to the work. The
church is to be congratulated in securing
the services Of one SO we'll qualified to
go in and out before them. -Morristoton
Gazette.
Mr.. Allison will also fill the pulpit OF
the Jonesboro church as before, but has
given up his charge at johnson City.
The pulpit there will be filled by Rev.
Mr.. Kincannon. The compliment paid
to Mr.. Allison in the above excerpt Is
well deserved. His zeal in the Great
Cause is well exemplifed by his work al
Johnson City. When he took the pas.
torate there the church was 5000 in debt.
During his seven months ministration
the church rapidly gained in member.
ship, is out of debt, and now able to pay
$500 for church expenses annually. Mr.,
Allison's salary there was only about
$500. The call to the Morristown pull
pit will aid Mr.. A materially in the good
work which he is prosecuting. We con
graduate him on his successful ministry
and hope for its continuance.
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